My68ur8's Build

Wow, that is one nice build! love the white!

 

I happen to say the same thing...

 

loss of turning radius? What's that all about? Silly question probably...

 

there is a steering stop cast into the new knuckle. I could be wrong, but to me it seems like I lost about one full wheel rotation before I hit full lock.

not a big deal, just need to get used to it

Justin

 

I have to say your truck is by far my favorite truck on this site. If I could start over I would do exactly what you did. Change a couple things but overall simply amazing. What do you plan for your exhaust set up?

 

very nice truck!!! thats the same battery tie down i got...i know the guy who makes them lol.

 

what a pile of shit.

 

im totally kidding your truck is secks!

 

wondering about two of your mods. the nav system and dash swap. email me back about how hard it was to do and how much it was thanks

 

I dont know yet, I am going to look at it this weekend.

I love how the URD catback sounds, but as you can see it doesnt fit with my setup.

I could cut it off under the bed, but I have a hard time hacking up such a nice ( and $$$) exhaust system.

I may take it off and have something custom ran, or at least a custom tail pipe.


I have to do something though

Justin

 

Do you have any clips of the URD catback?

 

not on this truck , there was one floating around of a fly by in my X-runner

It sounds great under load, a little raspy at startup, but once its warmed up, its super deep. especially with the headers

Justin

 

If you went with custom tail pipe could you keep the catback still? I think you should just cut it a bit I mean if it works for you and don't have any plans of changing the sound then it's all yours ya know?

 

its a 305 series stainless exhaust adn will never rust. I would hate to cut it up and put in mild steel, and most local shops wont work with stainless.

I can unbolt the tailpipe and take it off and have a custom one ran.

Ill run by a few local shops this weekend

Justin

 

Oh okay got it well that seems like the best solution. Make sure to keep us posted!

 

Nice work Justin. Might have to come by some day and check it out.

 

Cut the tailpipe off today over the axle since it was hitting hitting the alcans.

bad idea I think .

I wont say its louder, but definately doesnt sound as good as it did.

Its not nearly as deep.

I guess I will have a custom tailpipe made


Justin

 

a few updates.

Added some 09+ tail lights




Here is a shot of the chopped tail pipe, its growing on me. its sound like crap when the truck is cold, but sounds really good when its warm, so I will probably leave it like it is



and some real power adders

URD fuse box cover



TRD radiator cap




and here is just a new shot sitting in the driveway

 

yes I am,

I can definately tell they are there power wise. Not so much that the truck wont move them, but as far as shift points and the truck lugging in overdrive.

also, I need to trim the fender flares a bit since they rub a tad when turned ( speed bumps and coming into my steep ass driveway).

I think all the trimming for the 35s would have bugged the shit out of me.

I may still do it down the road, but I will regear to 4:56 if I do.

I played a little with the suspension posing in the ditch in my front yard and it flexes really nice, especially now that my. I think once the spring break in it will be pretty capable if I pull the front sways.

Justin